The meaning of “טִירָה”
Understanding ṭîyrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of (an equivalent to) טוּר (goodly) castle, habitation, palace, row. - a wall - hence, a fortress or a hamlet 1...
טִירָה
feminine of (an equivalent to) טוּר (goodly) castle, habitation, palace, row. - a wall - hence, a fortress or a hamlet 1) encampment, battlement 1a) encampment, tent camp 1b) walled dwelling places, battlement (metaph.) 1c) row (of stones)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:16 | “These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.” Word: טִירָה (ṭîyrâh) | |
| Numbers 31:10 | “And they burnt all their cities wherein they dwelt, and all their goodly castles, with fire.” Word: טִירָה (ṭîyrâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 6:54 | “Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot.” Word: טִירָה (ṭîyrâh) | |
| Psalms 69:25 | “Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents.” Word: טִירָה (ṭîyrâh) | |
| Song of Solomon 8:9 | “If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar.” Word: טִירָה (ṭîyrâh) |
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